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View Article 11 p.m. March 18, 2026 NBC Local Police question man in connection with blaze that led to death of Chicago firefighter https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/police-question-man-in-connection-to-blaze-that-led-to-death-of-chicago-firefighter/3910502/ A man is being questioned as a person of interest in connection with the [ Rogers Park fire ][3] that led to the [ death of a 32-year-old firefighter ][4] earlier this week. Sources say the man was taken into custody at a local hospital Wednesday morning on an outstanding …
View Article 11 p.m. March 18, 2026 NBC Local Lead paint discovery inside Google's future Loop HQ prompts OSHA investigation https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/lead-paint-discovery-inside-googles-future-loop-hq-prompts-osha-investigation/3910520/ The discovery of lead-containing paint inside the atrium of the former Thompson Center - now being transformed into Google's new Chicago headquarters - has sparked an OSHA investigation and led to blood testing for tradespeople working to turn the building, NBC 5 Investigates has learned. The project manager, Clark Construction, …
View Article 11 p.m. March 18, 2026 Fox Chicago Fundraisers popping up for fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/fundraisers-popping-up-fallen-chicago-firefighter-michael-altman #### The Brief * * The nonprofit 'The Yard Foundation' has already raised more than $400,000 for the family of Michael Altman. * Barstool Sports is now selling t-shirts, sweatshirts honoring Altman, with all of the proceeds going to the Chicago firefighter's family. * As of Wednesday night, Barstool has …
View Article 11 p.m. March 18, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Allegations of abuse by César Chavez sadden, shock Chicago's Latino community https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2026/03/18/allegations-of-abuse-by-cesar-chavez-sadden-shock-chicagos-latino-community * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][17] * [ Facebook ][18] * [ Bluesky ][19] * [ Email ][20] * [ Reddit ][21] * [ Flipboard ][22] Chicago-area supporters of longtime civil rights leader César Chavez, a Latino icon publicly celebrated in much of the city, …
View Article 11 p.m. March 18, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times As lottery standings tighten, Bulls offer little resistance to Toronto https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2026/03/18/lottery-standings-tighten-bulls-little-resistance-toronto * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] There is a world in which the Bulls can stick to the assignment of losing, find a few key …
View Article 11 p.m. March 18, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Man shot in Avalon Park https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/03/18/avalon-park-shooting * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A man was shot in Avalon Park Wednesday night, according to Chicago police. The man, 18, was in the …
View Article 11 p.m. March 18, 2026 CBS Local Illinois prepares to take on Penn Quakers in first round of NCAA March Madness tournament https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illini-penn-quakers-ncaa-march-madness/ The Illini held their final open practice session ahead of Thursday's first- round NCAA tournament games in Greenville. They appeared to be well rested after their quick exit from the Big Ten tourney last Friday. Some of the players said that the overtime loss to Wisconsin, their 4th since February, …
View Article 11 p.m. March 18, 2026 CBS Local Barrett and Ingram help the Raptors cruise past the Bulls 139-109 https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/raptors-cruise-past-bulls-139-109/ RJ Barrett scored 23 points, Brandon Ingram had 18 and the Toronto Raptors pounded the Chicago Bulls 139-109 on Wednesday night for their third consecutive win. Toronto shot 57% (48 for 84) from the field and put seven players in double figures in the opener of a five-game trip. Scottie …
View Article 11 p.m. March 18, 2026 ABC Local Englewood community resource center broken into, burglarized, organizers say https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-englewood-mothers-men-senseless-killings-community-center-broken-burglarized-organizers-say/18732725/ CHICAGO (WLS) -- A community center on Chicago's South Side was the recent target of a break-in and burglary, organizers told ABC7. For years, the community center has been a safe haven for families in an area that often sees crime. Now, the center itself has been targeted. ### [ …
View Article 9:01 p.m. March 18, 2026 WTTW Pritzker Looks to Keep Momentum, Influence Going After Primaries https://news.wttw.com/2026/03/18/pritzker-looks-keep-momentum-influence-going-after-primaries Gov. JB Pritzker’s reelection bid kicked off in earnest Wednesday, the day after his uncontested primary wrapped up. But that doesn’t mean he’s been absent so far from the campaign trail. Pritzker stood in as the opening act for Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Election Night, warming up the crowd …
View Article 9:01 p.m. March 18, 2026 WTTW Cook County Assessor Candidate Pat Hynes on Property Taxes, His Vision for the Office https://news.wttw.com/2026/03/18/cook-county-assessor-candidate-pat-hynes-property-taxes-his-vision-office Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi on Tuesday night conceded defeat to Pat Hynes, a one-time employee of the incumbent’s office, in the Democratic primary. Hynes took the lead with a platform of providing accurate assessments and restoring trust and economic development. He will now face off against Libertarian Nico Tsatsoulis …
View Article 9:01 p.m. March 18, 2026 WTTW March 18, 2026 - Full Show https://news.wttw.com/2026/03/18/march-18-2026-full-show Gov. JB Pritzker on Juliana Stratton’s big win and much more. And the Chicago City Council reverses course — moving to end a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage. On the show: * [ Pritzker Looks to Keep Momentum, Influence Going After Primaries ][1] * [ City Council Reverses Vote …
View Article 9 p.m. March 18, 2026 NBC Local Chicago City Council votes to freeze minimum wage for tipped workers https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/chicago-city-council-votes-to-freeze-minimum-wage-for-tipped-workers/3910473/ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson championed passage of a “One Fair Wage” ordinance that eliminated a separate minimum wage for tipped workers, but the City Council froze that change Wednesday. The measure to freeze the city’s minimum wage for tipped workers at roughly three-quarters that of other workers passed City Council …
View Article 9 p.m. March 18, 2026 NBC Local What streets will close and when for the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/chicago-marathon/what-streets-will-close-and-when-for-the-2026-shamrock-shuffle/3910465/ Chicago's annual St. Patrick's Day race, the [ Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle ][1] , is set to take place this weekend. When combined, the course for both the 8k run and 2-mile walk [ roughly follows the outline of a shamrock ][2] \-- a race design that requires many …
View Article 9 p.m. March 18, 2026 Fox Chicago Bloomingdale renter says maintenance worker caught on camera urinating in kitchen sink http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bloomingdale-renter-says-maintenance-worker-caught-camera-urinating-kitchen-sink ![Maintenance worker allegedly urinates in Bloomingdale tenant's sink][12] #### [ Maintenance worker allegedly urinates in Bloomingdale tenant's sink ][13] Something wild happened in the suburbs. A tenant says a maintenance worker was caught on camera using his kitchen sink the wrong way. Leslie Moreno's live with what we know. #### …
View Article 9 p.m. March 18, 2026 Fox Chicago "A different campaign": Bailey eyes Chicago push after GOP primary win http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/a-different-campaign-bailey-eyes-chicago-push-after-gop-primary-win ![Darren Bailey pitches a 'new day' in second run for Illinois governor][6] #### [ Darren Bailey pitches a 'new day' in second run for Illinois governor ][7] The day after Darren Bailey won the GOP nomination for governor in Illinois, Darren Bailey spoke with Fox Chicago to give his pitch …
View Article 9 p.m. March 18, 2026 Fox Chicago Funeral, visitation plans announced for Chicago firefighter Michael Altman http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/funeral-visitation-plans-announced-for-chicago-firefighter-michael-altman #### The Brief * * Visitation for Chicago firefighter Michael Altman, 32, is set for March 26, with a funeral March 27 at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel. * Altman was injured while battling a fire at a four-story apartment building on West North Shore Avenue. * He fell …
View Article 9 p.m. March 18, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Juliana Stratton’s strong suburban, downstate numbers helped fuel her Senate primary victory https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/03/18/juliana-stratton-us-senate-democratic-primary-victory-strong-showing-suburbs-downstate * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][28] * [ Facebook ][29] * [ Bluesky ][30] * [ Email ][31] * [ Reddit ][32] * [ Flipboard ][33] Democratic Senate candidate Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won 44 of Chicago’s 50 wards — and was overwhelmingly supported by …
View Article 9 p.m. March 18, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Bulls coach Billy Donovan defends the midrange banter thrown his way https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2026/03/18/bulls-coach-billy-donovan-defends-midrange-banter * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][20] * [ Facebook ][21] * [ Bluesky ][22] * [ Email ][23] * [ Reddit ][24] * [ Flipboard ][25] Inside the United Center it’s been business as usual in the stands. There are bodies in the seats, the …
View Article 9 p.m. March 18, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Northwestern lands a Hilltopper twosome https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-sports/2026/03/18/northwestern-lands-a-hilltopper-twosome-glenbard-wildcats-johnson-wallace * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][12] * [ Facebook ][13] * [ Bluesky ][14] * [ Email ][15] * [ Reddit ][16] * [ Flipboard ][17] Glenbard West’s Brady Johnson and Josiah Wallace are ready to run it back this fall, and a few more …